Gloria Maxwell
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Between Man and Beast: An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure that Took the Victorian World by Storm
Recommended for anyone interested in the Victorian era and the age of natural history discovery. ["Best suited to general readers interested in African exploration, gorillas, or the history of science in the Victorian age. They may also be interested in Du Chaillu's original best seller, as well as Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, thought to be partially inspired by Du Chaillu's adventures," read the review of the Doubleday hc, LJ 3/1/13.—Ed.]
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Scatter, Adapt, and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction
The overall message here is of hope rather than extinction. Recommended for fans of the study of extinction, fanciful evolutionary possibilities, and generally thinking outside the box where these subjects are concerned. Lay readers will find this accessible.
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable audiobook. Highly recommended for Barry's fans and anyone who wants to be regaled by their own laughter. It's almost impossible not to listen straight through to the end once the audio starts. [The Putnam hc was a New York Times best seller.—Ed.]
Insane City
This is a thoroughly enjoyable audiobook. Highly recommended for Barry's fans and anyone who wants to be regaled by their own laughter. It's almost impossible not to listen straight through to the end once the audio starts. [The Putnam hc was a New York Times best seller.—Ed.]
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Because I Said So!
Hilarious, entertaining, and surprisingly informative, Jennings's volume is recommended for young and old alike and anyone who's ever wondered about the warnings their mother gave them when they were a child. Great fun.
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The River Swimmer
Harrison's fans will find this a captivating listening experience, and those unfamiliar with his writings but who enjoy well-written novellas will also be pleased with this audiobook.
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The Unpredictable Species: What Makes Humans Unique
This reviewer is not aware of another book quite in this category. Those who enjoy reading about evolution, cognition, biology, and the brain will find this a compelling and enjoyable book. Recommended as a highly engaging and thought-provoking work of popular science.
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Highly recommended for Carson's fans and anyone interested in environmental issues. ["At a time when genetic modification of foods remains politically charged and scientifically debatable, the story of Silent Spring and its author is valuable and relevant," read the review of the Crown hc, LJ 11/1/12.—Ed.]
On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson
Highly recommended for Carson's fans and anyone interested in environmental issues. ["At a time when genetic modification of foods remains politically charged and scientifically debatable, the story of Silent Spring and its author is valuable and relevant," read the review of the Crown hc, LJ 11/1/12.—Ed.]
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Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys the horror genre or just likes a good scare.
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